Pickled Blueberry Sorbet

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
23%
Pickled Blueberry Sorbet
1440 min.
2
811kcal

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Indulge in a unique and refreshing dessert with our Pickled Blueberry Sorbet, a delightful treat that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of blueberries with a hint of spice. This sorbet is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visually stunning addition to any dessert table. Perfect for those warm summer days or as a palate cleanser between courses, this recipe is sure to impress your guests.

What sets this sorbet apart is its intriguing pickling process, which infuses the blueberries with aromatic spices like allspice, cardamom, and star anise. The result is a sorbet that bursts with flavor, offering a delightful contrast to the traditional sweet frozen desserts. Plus, it’s a versatile option for various dietary preferences, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

With a preparation time of 1440 minutes, this sorbet requires a bit of patience, but the end result is well worth the wait. The combination of maple syrup and sugar balances the tartness of the pickled blueberries, creating a smooth and creamy texture that melts in your mouth. Serve it in elegant bowls or alongside a slice of cake for a sophisticated touch. Get ready to elevate your dessert game with this extraordinary Pickled Blueberry Sorbet!

Ingredients

  •  allspice 
  • 0.8 cup apple cider vinegar 
  • 10  peppercorns black
  • quart blueberries 
  •  cardamom pods crushed
  •  cinnamon sticks 
  • 0.3 teaspoon fennel seeds 
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup 
  •  star anise 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 1.8 cup water divided

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • sieve
  • ice cream machine

Directions

  1. Place vinegar, 1/4 cup water and spices in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Add berries and simmer another 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  4. Add sugar and maple syrup and bring up to a boil, then allow to cook and reduce slightly for 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature, then chill for 1-2 days.
  5. Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer and stir in between 1 1/4 and 1 1/2 cup cold water, to taste, then process in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer's instructions. Allow to firm up in freezer for at least 2 hours before scooping.

Nutrition Facts

Calories811kcal
Protein1.92%
Fat2.32%
Carbs95.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
124.3
Glycemic Load
95.54
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
23.907825858697%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
40.03mg
Petunidin
149.19mg
Delphinidin
167.65mg
Malvidin
319.82mg
Peonidin
96.01mg
Catechin
25.03mg
Epigallocatechin
3.12mg
Epicatechin
2.93mg
Luteolin
0.95mg
Kaempferol
7.85mg
Myricetin
6.15mg
Quercetin
36.29mg
Gallocatechin
0.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:810.92kcal
40.55%
Fat:2.18g
3.35%
Saturated Fat:0.17g
1.05%
Carbohydrates:202.19g
67.4%
Net Carbohydrates:188.95g
68.71%
Sugar:170.61g
189.57%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:28.65mg
1.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.06g
8.12%
Manganese:4.64mg
231.96%
Vitamin K:92.69µg
88.27%
Vitamin B2:1.24mg
72.92%
Vitamin C:46.69mg
56.59%
Fiber:13.24g
52.96%
Potassium:668.65mg
19.1%
Vitamin E:2.74mg
18.29%
Copper:0.35mg
17.39%
Calcium:166.89mg
16.69%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.84%
Magnesium:61.13mg
15.28%
Iron:2.53mg
14.04%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.14%
Zinc:1.64mg
10.9%
Vitamin B3:2.14mg
10.71%
Phosphorus:75.15mg
7.52%
Folate:28.72µg
7.18%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.08%
Vitamin A:267.4IU
5.35%
Selenium:1.14µg
1.63%